Looks like Effraim found some great news somewhere on Instagram (unfortunately the source is missing). So according to Flatmattersonline the Circle of Balance will be back this year: "September 8th in Kyoto, Japan! The judges will be all former COB riders! It looks right now like the first invites went out to the Red Bull athletes, with other invites to follow."

Saint Martin posted the same news so we consider the date correct. Again 18 riders will battle for the title!